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BC Hydro to raise rates paid for renewables

BC Hydro has applied to raise the rate paid for electricity generated under the net-metering program. This means that owners of solar photo…

Started by Rob BaxterLatest Reply

Off Grid Solar

In the next few weeks we are going to begin an off grid solar installation at our home in Tsawwassen.  I had considered a grid tied system…

Started by Paul PilonLatest Reply

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Off Grid Solar

In the next few weeks we are going to begin an off grid solar installation at our home in Tsawwassen.  I had considered a grid tied system…

Started by Paul Pilon

26 May 28
Reply by Randy Chatterjee

Get prepared for Cascadia's Fault: The Coming Earthquake and Tsunami That Could Devastate North America

Get prepared for Cascadia's Fault: The Coming Earthquake and Tsunami That Could Devastate North America Wednesday November 7th at 7pm St. J…

Started by Malin Hansen

0 Oct 14, 2012

October plastic recycling in Kits

Please come out and help us recycle as much plastics as possible! We will collect all types of plastics in Kits this upcoming Thursday at 6…

Started by Malin Hansen

0 Oct 14, 2012

BC Hydro to raise rates paid for renewables

BC Hydro has applied to raise the rate paid for electricity generated under the net-metering program. This means that owners of solar photo…

Started by Rob Baxter

0 Jan 23, 2012

Japan and Environmentalist Proponents of Nuclear Energy

Japan, one of the world's most technologically-advanced nations, remains unable to stem the radiation leaks from the damaged reactors at it…

Started by Koren Johnstone

1 Mar 25, 2011
Reply by Randy Chatterjee

Is it time for a movement for direct action on climate change?

And if so,what will it look like? I'm working with some people from Vancouver and the Island to help get the ball rolling. Details below --…

Started by Kevin Washbrook

6 Feb 2, 2011
Reply by Amy Bickley

Peak Oil

Now even the conservative International Energy Agency (IEA) has set a date for Peak Oil: 2020. Still to far in the future to worry? Not far…

Started by Randy Chatterjee

9 Jun 11, 2010
Reply by Randy Chatterjee

Energy

From wherever it comes, using energy has ecological consequences. Can we make due with less? Can we tap into the abundance of renewable ene…

Started by Randy Chatterjee

1 Jan 7, 2010
Reply by Randy Chatterjee

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Food

Local, organic, rural, and/or urban, food production is a mainstay of life, and doing it well leads to wellness. From farm to kitchen, discussions relating to food--and the community arising around it--belong here.

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Transportation

If you have to leave your village, how will you get where you want to go? By car? Preferably not, both for your wallet and the earth’s sake. This category is for all discussions relating to how we all get around.

5 discussions

Housing

A human right? After food, most feel shelter is the most important necessity. A place of shelter is also the start of a community. This category is for all things relating to shelter, housing, affordable housing, homes, renewable heating systems, green buildings, heritage, and our built environment in general.

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